IFCO/Pastors for Peace Statement:
Revolutionary activist Viola Plummer passed away on January 15th, 2024 at the age of 86. She was the last living founding member of the December 12th movement, a Brooklyn-based civil rights organization founded in 1986.
Plummer is remembered profound and dedicated work in the Black liberation movement. She used her voice for causes such as reparations, and was also involved internationally in the struggle against racism in countries like Zimbabwe, Venezuela, and South Africa.
Along with Sonny Abubadika Carson, Coltrane Chimurenga, Elombe Brath, and Father Lucas, Plummer founded the December 12th movement in 1986. The December 12th Movement fights racism, housing, reparations, criminal justice and education issues.
Colette Pean, a member of the December 12th movement, described Plummer as “warm, direct, and firm” in her convictions. Sista’s Place is the realization of Plummer’s vision to merge music with activism, Pean said.
“It’s a devastating loss,” she said. “I think that her work will continue and that she left a strong foundation.”
Plummer also was the Chief of Staff for both City Council members Inez and Charles Barron. “Viola Plummer was an activist 1,000% of the time,” said mTkalla Keaton, an artist who first met Viola in the late 80s. “There was something about Viola’s spirit and her demeanor that reminded people of Harriet Tubman, but at the same time, she had an incredible smile.”
A viewing and wake will take place on January 26, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at J. Foster Phillips Funeral Home located at 179-24 Linden Boulevard in St. Albans, Queens.
The funeral service for Plummer will be held on
January 27, at House of the Lord Church at 415 Atlantic Avenue in downtown Brooklyn at 5pm.
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